Description
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is seeking a vendor to host and maintain a web-based data collection and management system for collecting, compiling, and disseminating federal and state statistical data for Massachusetts public libraries. The system should allow for data entry, editing, reporting, and dissemination, as well as provide interactive edit checks and prefilled data. The vendor will be required to design and build surveys, provide technical support, and offer training. The contract is expected to start on January 1, 2026, and will have four one-year renewal options.
• The system must be accessible 24/7 for 350 concurrent users and work with recent versions of major browsers.
• The vendor must provide secure storage space with offsite backup for all data collected.
• The system must generate files in multiple formats, including PDF, HTML, and Microsoft Excel.
• The vendor must provide technical support during testing and throughout the contract.
• The vendor must provide training for substantial changes and offer online tutorials for data collection.